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12140 Integrated Urban Water Quality Management
Danish title: Integreret kvalitetsstyring af urban regnvandsafledning
Language:  English    ECTS-creditpoints:  5   
Type:  , course at phd level, open university
Program:  Civil Engineering, Environment & Planning
Class schedule:   Efterår
Exam schedule:   Arrange with teacher
Recommended semester:  7th - 9th semester
Scope and form:  Internet course using an interactive computer simulation model
Evaluation:  Approval of coursework/reports
Examination:  13-scale
Previous course:  63421
Prerequisites:  12131, 12232, 12120
No credit points with:  63421
Participant limitation:  Max. 12
Aim:  The objectives of the course are threefold:
1. To impart to the student an understanding of the operational interplay between the three components in the urban drainage system: the sewer system, the treatment plant and the receiving waters
2. To convey to the student the importance of this interplay for the reduction of pollution released during rain runoff.
3. To teach the student how to utilise an integrated modelling tool for achieving optimised performance.
Contents:  : A modular teaching approach is used, whereby each module builds on the next in increasing complexity. The course is made up of the following seven modules:
1. Analysis of system
2. Nutrient loads
3. Oxygen depletion
4. Sensitivity analysis
5. Effects of new system components
6. Rule based control
7. Competative optimisation
The key element that links the modules is an integrated software modelling tool that illustrates the system dynamics through exercises. Exercises are based on a case study that is used in all modules. In the final module the student is cast in the role of a consultant vying for a contract to minimise the pollution impact the least cost. Fellow students are the competing consultants.

Updated: 11-Feb-2000
Remarks:  As this is an Internet-based course there are no lectures. In addition to the official course prerequisites it is required that you have prior Internet and computer experience.
Contact:  Poul Harremoes, building 115, (+45) 4525 1599, ph@er.dtu.dk
Eric Warnaars, (+45) 4525 1611, eaw@er.dtu.dk
Department: 012 Environment &Resources DTU
Signup:  Via CampusNet/Campusnet
Updated:  03-05-2001